The Federal Republic of Verithlana is a massive, safe nation, ruled by Lord High Executioner Bill Hook with an even hand, and notable for its museums and concert halls, infamous sell-swords, and irreverence towards religion. The hard-nosed, democratic population of 3 billion Verithlanans have some civil rights, but not too many, enjoy the freedom to spend their money however they like, to a point, and take part in free and open elections, although not too often.

The medium-sized, corrupt government juggles the competing demands of Administration, Defense, and Education. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Verithlana City. The average income tax rate is 70.8%, and even higher for the wealthy.

The frighteningly efficient Verithlanan economy, worth 680 trillion koronas a year, is broadly diversified and led by the Arms Manufacturing industry, with major contributions from Information Technology, Tourism, and Book Publishing. Black market activity is extensive. State-owned companies are common. Average income is an amazing 226,725 koronas, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 2.7 times as much as the poorest.

The bonfire of the old paper records can be seen for miles around Verithlana City, for just a few extra koronas Verithlanans can get new driving records with their new cars, the new cheese tax is colloquially known as "wheel welfare", and sniffer dogs check train passengers for body odour. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown. Verithlana's national animal is the kangaroo, which is also the nation's favorite main course, and its national religion is Bokononism.

Verithlana is ranked 271,838^th in the world and 3,709^th in the Pacific for Highest Foreign Aid Spending, scoring -10 on the Clooney Contribution Index.